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Title: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2024, 12:37:21 AM
Ajax aren’t the team resembling the many glories of their past. But it won’t be easy. We should win over two legs but the first leg is crucial not to get off to a poor start. We’re in pretty decent form and should be confident of getting something out of the game in Amsterdam.

I’ll go for 2-1 Villa. Bailey and the on fire Watkins.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 04, 2024, 12:39:52 AM
Think it'll be an away draw, and we win it at home.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: algy on March 04, 2024, 07:10:23 AM
We're all going to Athens!

Win or draw for me. Hopefully the former.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Nev on March 04, 2024, 07:20:27 AM
And so we welcome back Thursday football, my how I have missed it!

Of course, one shouldn't be so sniffy but my desire for the CL has doubled once somebody made the obvious point that we will play on Tues/Weds and Sat if we qualify.

It will be a great trip for the supporters, I'm missing out due to the proximity of the Cheltenham Festival but wish everyone a fine couple of days away and believe we will come back with positive result. Things are still a bit tight injuries wise but I think Emery will play a strong side even with one eye on Sunday.

1-1
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Demitri_C on March 04, 2024, 09:56:10 AM
Just dont hope complacency doesnt creep in like we have seen recently in games.  Ajax may not be the team of the past but if they are underestimated they can pose problems.

Hoping pau will get some minutes as a sub as we need him sunday. Id keep konsa and lenglet at cb and have digne start

Tempting to give gauci a debut.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Legion on March 04, 2024, 02:56:47 PM
2-0.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: eamonn on March 04, 2024, 03:01:09 PM
A surprise start for Zaniolo leads to his redemption.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: VillaTim on March 04, 2024, 03:21:08 PM
----------- Martinez -----------
Cash Lenglet Konsa Moreno
----- Luiz - McGinn ----------
Zaniolo ------------- Rodgers
--- Diaby --- Watkins -------
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Risso on March 04, 2024, 03:41:51 PM
You've got the poll options in the wrong order. Guaranteed defeat now then. :(
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 04, 2024, 03:48:53 PM
A surprise start for Zaniolo leads to his redemption.

Are you also predicting a 'worldie' from him?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Risso on March 04, 2024, 03:55:04 PM
I've dampened my expectations frmm 'worldie' to 'shot on target', past 'just stay on your feet for more than ten seconds' and have finally arrived at "don't get booked."
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 04, 2024, 03:59:59 PM
I've dampened my expectations frmm 'worldie' to 'shot on target', past 'just stay on your feet for more than ten seconds' and have finally arrived at "don't get booked."

I'll be happy if he didn't fall over every time the ball comes near him.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 04, 2024, 04:08:00 PM
I've dampened my expectations frmm 'worldie' to 'shot on target', past 'just stay on your feet for more than ten seconds' and have finally arrived at "don't get booked."

I'll be happy if he didn't fall over every time the ball comes near him.
I am sticking with Run around a bit and try and make a nuisance of yourself.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Smirker on March 04, 2024, 04:26:39 PM
It is imperative that we FTF.

So that's what I think will happen.

Villa by one goal.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: eamonn on March 04, 2024, 04:31:43 PM
A surprise start for Zaniolo leads to his redemption.

Are you also predicting a 'worldie' from him?

Feel a bit bad that I gave-up on him quite early but he's looked so slow from the get-go. I'd settle for one more classic Cascarino header between now and May which wins us a point(s).
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 04, 2024, 05:09:36 PM

They live in windmills
and mince around in clogs.
They don't have any manners
They don't say 'thanks' or 'please'
all they eat is tulips
and stinking gouda cheese...






Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: brontebilly on March 04, 2024, 07:03:00 PM
Id go with as strong a team as possible, whats the point of qualifying for European comps otherwise? Would start Torres if even 90% fit. Konsa will hardly be as poor again. Seems like only a couple of selection decisions really, Digne or Moreno and Tielemans or Diaby. Tielemans has done very little over last three games so maybe reward Diaby for his game winning contribution on Saturday. Big game to put Tim in for but I dont see many alternatives. He should be ok next to Luiz anyway. No way to Zaniolo or Rogers from the start.

-----------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne
McGinn, Iroegbunam, Luiz, Bailey
-------Diaby, Watkins
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: lennythekad on March 04, 2024, 10:07:55 PM
Sold out now over there, 55k. Only about half a dozen left at VP, apart from LG and TV.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: RamboandBruno on March 05, 2024, 06:40:46 AM
Last chance to win something this season, no point in half measures, strongest team possible presuming Ramseys out?

Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Torres
Digne
Luiz
McGinn
Tielemans
Watkins
Diaby
Bailey
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Hillbilly on March 05, 2024, 08:48:24 AM
Let’s not Moscow it.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: rob_bridge on March 05, 2024, 09:00:30 AM
1.4 Villa
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: rob_bridge on March 05, 2024, 11:59:21 AM
Last chance to win something this season, no point in half measures, strongest team possible presuming Ramseys out?

Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Torres
Digne
Luiz
McGinn
Tielemans
Watkins
Diaby
Bailey

I'd keep Torres for Sunday. Lenglet has done pretty well as a 4th or 5th choice.

Need a performance from Tielemans and Diaby
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: john e on March 05, 2024, 12:18:39 PM
Every time we have this debate about how strong the team should be and every time Unai goes with a pretty strong starting 11

so against Ajax in the last 16 of a European competition he isnt going to change now, posters can say what they like which is fair enough everyone has an opinion but Emery will put out a very strong team to win the game, thats what will happen, and i agree with him not that he's asking for my consent

Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Ads on March 05, 2024, 02:27:56 PM
Duran and Carlos back training.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: jon collett on March 05, 2024, 02:39:00 PM
Surely the four subs from Sunday are likely to start and that's why the substitution occurred so late?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 05, 2024, 02:42:27 PM
Diaby and Pau Torres were summer signings and they should be starting a game like this.
1-3 Villa.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Paul.S on March 05, 2024, 02:44:06 PM
I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 05, 2024, 02:54:25 PM
I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.

Diaby,McGinn and Zaniolo are at risk of being suspended for second leg If booked so maybe McGinn in particular could be held back for Sunday V Spurs.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Somniloquism on March 05, 2024, 03:41:32 PM
I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.

Diaby,McGinn and Zaniolo are at risk of being suspended for second leg If booked so maybe McGinn in particular could be held back for Sunday V Spurs.

Are they? Aren't yellow cards reset for the knockout stages?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: DeKuip on March 05, 2024, 04:11:53 PM
Yellow cards don’t get wiped out until after the quarter finals.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Paul.S on March 05, 2024, 04:41:01 PM
I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.

Diaby,McGinn and Zaniolo are at risk of being suspended for second leg If booked so maybe McGinn in particular could be held back for Sunday V Spurs.

Who would replace him?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: brontebilly on March 05, 2024, 06:12:41 PM
I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.

Diaby,McGinn and Zaniolo are at risk of being suspended for second leg If booked so maybe McGinn in particular could be held back for Sunday V Spurs.

Who would replace him?

No one, McGinn has to play. I don't think we have any reasonable cover for the likes of McGinn, Luiz and Watkins in the squad. Lenglet has actually done ok covering for Torres but the drop off from Luiz to Tielemans or Watkins to Duran or McGinn to Iroegbunam or Zaniolo would finish us.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Paul.S on March 05, 2024, 06:44:20 PM
I’d put Digne in at left back, leave Lenglet in, play a midfield 3 of McGinn, Luiz and Tielemans and a front 3 of Watkins, Bailey and Diaby.
If we weaken the team we just may find ourselves chasing the tie in the second leg.

Diaby,McGinn and Zaniolo are at risk of being suspended for second leg If booked so maybe McGinn in particular could be held back for Sunday V Spurs.

Who would replace him?

No one, McGinn has to play. I don't think we have any reasonable cover for the likes of McGinn, Luiz and Watkins in the squad. Lenglet has actually done ok covering for Torres but the drop off from Luiz to Tielemans or Watkins to Duran or McGinn to Iroegbunam or Zaniolo would finish us.

Exactly. We don’t have the luxury or depth to mess about in central midfield.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Gareth on March 06, 2024, 11:03:15 AM
Acorns will return on the front of shirts for this one - love it
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: TonyD on March 06, 2024, 11:06:11 AM
I wonder how many Villa will be getting over to the Dam tomorrow?
6k?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Lsvilla on March 06, 2024, 11:12:21 AM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Dogtanian on March 06, 2024, 11:14:58 AM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15.

Bet you're glad you're going a day early!
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Lsvilla on March 06, 2024, 11:20:31 AM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15.

Bet you're glad you're going a day early!
Yeah. Seemingly foggy both here and over there. Wouldn't want to be chancing it tomorrow. And sat in the lounge so not all bad.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 06, 2024, 11:21:09 AM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Drummond on March 06, 2024, 11:27:35 AM
Acorns on the front of the shirt on Thursday.

Nice one.

https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1765331735024189451?s=20
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: NeilH on March 06, 2024, 11:32:13 AM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.
If its any consolation, I am looking out my office window to Schiphol and it's currently sunny, so delays should be minimised.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Dogtanian on March 06, 2024, 11:37:42 AM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.
If its any consultation, I am looking out my office window to Schiphol and it's currently sunny, so delays should be minimised.

Can you ensure that continues, please?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 06, 2024, 11:37:45 AM
I wonder how many Villa will be getting over to the Dam tomorrow?
6k?

And will Dave W using a 'Dam Busters' headline if we win?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: NeilH on March 06, 2024, 11:51:56 AM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.
If its any consolation, I am looking out my office window to Schiphol and it's currently sunny, so delays should be minimised.

Can you ensure that continues, please?

The forecast is good and given the amount of Villa fans expected on the Dam tomorrow, it's a good job it is. The dodgy bars on Dam offering all-day breakfasts and pints of gassy Dutch beer crap like Heineken will be rubbing their hands.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Lsvilla on March 06, 2024, 12:40:35 PM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.
If its any consolation, I am looking out my office window to Schiphol and it's currently sunny, so delays should be minimised.
Thanks. Still at LHR. Now showing 2.00pm. Not holding my breath. A few Brighton here in the lounge too - their flight to Milan is also delayed and connection to Rome missed.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: eamonn on March 06, 2024, 02:32:00 PM
Can anyone dig-out the match thread from 2008 last time we played this lot? Had a quick search but looks like it might be on an earlier version of the forum. It would be interesting to see who was still posting then.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: olaftab on March 06, 2024, 02:57:34 PM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: olaftab on March 06, 2024, 03:00:29 PM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15.

Bet you're glad you're going a day early!
Yeah. Seemingly foggy both here and over there. Wouldn't want to be chancing it tomorrow. And sat in the lounge so not all bad.
I was going to suggest the oysters and champagne bar but as usually you are doing it nicely :)
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 06, 2024, 03:03:41 PM
Currently delayed at Heathrow on what was the 10.00am flight now showing 13.15. 

AMS is the worst airport in Europe for weather delays.

No, that's CDG.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 06, 2024, 03:04:15 PM
Can anyone dig-out the match thread from 2008 last time we played this lot? Had a quick search but looks like it might be on an earlier version of the forum. It would be interesting to see who was still posting then.

I think Legion predicted a 2--0 away win.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: paul_e on March 06, 2024, 03:54:20 PM
I think Amsterdam Airport is great, I fly through there about 20 times a year and other than some delays with the remodelling recently I've never had any problems. CDG, Heathrow and Frankfurt are far worse and are the 3 I try to avoid whenever possible.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: darren woolley on March 06, 2024, 03:58:17 PM
I can see us winning the First Leg 2-1.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Border villan on March 06, 2024, 04:23:45 PM
Is a presser from Unai expected before the match?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: TonyD on March 06, 2024, 05:52:34 PM
I think Amsterdam Airport is great, I fly through there about 20 times a year and other than some delays with the remodelling recently I've never had any problems. CDG, Heathrow and Frankfurt are far worse and are the 3 I try to avoid whenever possible.
I flew into Amsterdam last year and had to queue for an hour to get through passport control. 
Only one person stamping. 
Really ate into my drinking time. 
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 06, 2024, 05:56:01 PM
Can anyone dig-out the match thread from 2008 last time we played this lot? Had a quick search but looks like it might be on an earlier version of the forum. It would be interesting to see who was still posting then.

I think Legion predicted a 2--0 away win.

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ONeillandLernerforever on 23rd October 2008 at 08:05:35 pm
Martin and Randy is a match made in heaven that is going to see us have a decade of dominance in the Champions League very soon. Looking at the team tonight I think he should have rested Laursen and Barry though.


Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: usav on March 06, 2024, 05:58:55 PM
Is a presser from Unai expected before the match?

It's contractually required.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Bad English on March 06, 2024, 06:26:00 PM
I always try to avoid Perpignan airport, which is SHITE.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: KevinGage on March 06, 2024, 08:07:12 PM
Winning (or going far in this competition) helps the English coefficient re that extra CL spot.

So we really could do with winning this tie even if some of our lot think it's just another fixture to fulfil.

Ajax v Aston Villa at the Johan Cruyff Arena feels like a proper European fixture anyway.

The game has sold out n'all. So the natives feel the same way.

(https://i.ibb.co/6DBJztq/Ajax-v-Villa.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GCT3yMr)
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: eamonn on March 06, 2024, 08:20:59 PM
Leon, what a lad!

Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: KevinGage on March 06, 2024, 08:48:40 PM
Can't Skip (https://english.ajax.nl/articles/van-t-schip-on-injuries-to-berghuis-and-bergwijn-and-showdown-with-aston-villa/) on the Villa:

Quote
Intentions of Ajax

Van 't Schip was asked if Ajax will turn up with defensive intentions. One journalist even spoke of 'concrete football'.

"We don't want to give too much away anyway, you never want that," the coach replied. "We mainly want to build on what we are doing. What it will look like also depends on the opponent. They are quite strong, so it could be that we are going to be pushed back. But we will try to be on the ball as much as possible."

Van 't Schip sees the meeting with Aston Villa as a "nice challenge". "You only have to look at their place in the Premier League - they are fourth - to know they are very strong. In a lot of ways, it's just a good team. They are defensively strong and have experience. In addition, they have speed and are dangerous when play restarts. They can be constructive but also very direct. We will have to play very focused. If we lose the ball in places where we are vulnerable, it can become very dangerous."

FA Cup semi-final

During the press moment, Jordan Henderson also chimed in. The Englishman, of course, knows Aston Villa like no other. Does he have another showdown with the Birmingham club that is close to his mind?

"I have played against them 22 times, but the game I remember most is a lost FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. I have won more often than lost when playing them, but that is the one that hurts the most. Funnily enough, defeats always linger longer."

"Against Aston Villa, it is always difficult. That was true as a young Sunderland player and later with Liverpool as well. And it will also be the case tomorrow. I watched Aston Villa on television this week against Luton Town and they are just a very good team. Perhaps one of the teams in Europe with the best form. And I am a fan of the manager: Unai Emery."
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 06, 2024, 08:51:19 PM
Acorns will return on the front of shirts for this one - love it

hope they release it for the fans to buy,we need the money for FFP.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Somniloquism on March 06, 2024, 08:51:57 PM
I suppose he forgot the 7-2 as he was only watching from the bench.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 06, 2024, 08:58:03 PM
I think Amsterdam Airport is great, I fly through there about 20 times a year and other than some delays with the remodelling recently I've never had any problems. CDG, Heathrow and Frankfurt are far worse and are the 3 I try to avoid whenever possible.

I've never been in AMS as I tend to fly OneWorld. I know I'm in the minority but I don't mind LHR, even if it is bit pricey to get to/from the city.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: olaftab on March 06, 2024, 09:17:10 PM
I always try to avoid Perpignan airport, which is SHITE.
I once flew from Castres airport to Orly whilst on a visit to Mazamet. When we turned up at the airport there was no one there, someone had to call a chap who came and opened the door, checked us in, did the security by gently tapping our luggage, walked s out to the 6 seater and waved at pilot to get on with it. However it was near dusk and pilot wanted runway lights switched on, this caused another problem as light switcher wasn’t there and after being told that there will be another 30 minute delay for the switcher to turn up pilot decided to go for it anyway…Only in France😂
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on March 06, 2024, 09:20:42 PM
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ONeillandLernerforever on 23rd October 2008 at 08:05:35 pm
Martin and Randy is a match made in heaven that is going to see us have a decade of dominance in the Champions League very soon.

Well that post soon aged like milk!

I can imagine a whole load of Villa fans getting pissed in the Amsterdam bars now and singing Super John McGinn: bet it's brilliant at the moment!

Have a great time everyone who's there & take care!
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Somniloquism on March 06, 2024, 09:25:30 PM
Quote
ONeillandLernerforever on 23rd October 2008 at 08:05:35 pm
Martin and Randy is a match made in heaven that is going to see us have a decade of dominance in the Champions League very soon.

Well that post soon aged like milk!

I can imagine a whole load of Villa fans getting pissed in the Amsterdam bars now and singing Super John McGinn: bet it's brilliant at the moment!

Have a great time everyone who's there & take care!

Although no one wanted to sit next to him on the plane over.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1765410246661443752
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 06, 2024, 09:28:41 PM
I think Amsterdam Airport is great, I fly through there about 20 times a year and other than some delays with the remodelling recently I've never had any problems. CDG, Heathrow and Frankfurt are far worse and are the 3 I try to avoid whenever possible.
I have never had a problem at Schiphol either, in comparison to Birmingham or Manchester it’s a walk in the park.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Hillbilly on March 07, 2024, 02:20:20 AM
As well as the usual reasons for wanting the Villa to win, I'm not sure I could stomach a load of nonsense about 'Hendo' which would undoubtedly grow into crap about him playing for England this summer and how much he loves Klopp (RIP).
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 07, 2024, 07:50:17 AM
I think Amsterdam Airport is great, I fly through there about 20 times a year and other than some delays with the remodelling recently I've never had any problems. CDG, Heathrow and Frankfurt are far worse and are the 3 I try to avoid whenever possible.
I have never had a problem at Schiphol either, in comparison to Birmingham or Manchester it’s a walk in the park.

I went through on my way to Stockholm with my son who has autism. The detectors kept going off even as I slowly stripped items of interest (watch. belt etc). My lad became more and more anxious as the armed security took an interest and I tried to explain we may be in for a "melt-down". The opposite occurred as my son noticed the Heckler and Koch machine guns and struck up a spirited conversation about shooting people. We then had a spirited sprint to the exit gate.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 07, 2024, 07:51:35 AM
Is this on TV anywhere?
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Scratchins on March 07, 2024, 07:56:14 AM
TNT 3  17:00
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 07, 2024, 08:17:53 AM
Win please and no more bloody injuries.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 07, 2024, 08:39:00 AM
Is Kellyman back from injury yet? Was thinking he could be on the bench for this, with Ramsey out.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2024, 09:17:08 AM
Kellyman has been in some reserves recently. But he and a couple of others were not in the reserves last night for the BSC.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIARVvIX0AELdjX?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: AV84 on March 07, 2024, 10:11:01 AM
Kellyman isn't in the European squad.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2024, 10:25:46 AM
Yes he is. Comes under the youth squad B.

https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/clubs/52683--aston-villa/squad/
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: AV84 on March 07, 2024, 10:27:32 AM
Yes he is. Comes under the youth squad B.

https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/clubs/52683--aston-villa/squad/

My mistake, I thought he didn't qualify because he hasn't been at the club long enough.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Somniloquism on March 07, 2024, 10:30:21 AM
I think that was the case for the group stages, but he has been here 2 years in March so qualifies.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 10:34:21 AM
Kellyman isn't in the European squad.

He wasn't in the summer, but he's listed as part of b squad on the UEFA site now so we must've sorted it out in January.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: LeeS on March 07, 2024, 10:36:36 AM
TNT 3  17:00

KO 17:45. Such a stupid time for what is the tie of the round. I'd assumed it was a 19:45 KO. Missus is going to be out, kids would be tucked up in bed, pizza delivery on the way. Instead I'll have to try and do kids' dinner, bath and bedtime (solo, missus is out) whilst keeping half an eye on it. Not happy.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: taylorsworkrate on March 07, 2024, 10:40:16 AM
TNT 3  17:00

KO 17:45. Such a stupid time for what is the tie of the round. I'd assumed it was a 19:45 KO. Missus is going to be out, kids would be tucked up in bed, pizza delivery on the way. Instead I'll have to try and do kids' dinner, bath and bedtime (solo, missus is out) whilst keeping half an eye on it. Not happy.

Priorities! Just neglect your kids.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: paul_e on March 07, 2024, 10:40:27 AM
TNT 3  17:00

KO 17:45. Such a stupid time for what is the tie of the round. I'd assumed it was a 19:45 KO. Missus is going to be out, kids would be tucked up in bed, pizza delivery on the way. Instead I'll have to try and do kids' dinner, bath and bedtime (solo, missus is out) whilst keeping half an eye on it. Not happy.

18:45 locally though which is a pretty common kick off time for midweek games in the Netherlands.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Olof's Beard on March 07, 2024, 10:48:47 AM
My Ajax supporting friend says they are the worst Ajax side for decades and have no hope. They just lost to Alkmaar, who we humped in the group stages, and they Brighton, who we humped in the league, beat them comfortably. As long as we play the team in front of us not the club's reputation, we should have enough to win both legs. Rarely works out like that though does it?

Digne, Diaby and Iroegbunam in for Moreno, Bailey and Ramsey for me. Might be a big ask for Tim but we kept him around instead of Dendoncker for a reason and now we have two midfield injuries, he's next in line. I suspect we'll see Tielemans out wide and both Diaby and Bailey though.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: LeeB on March 07, 2024, 10:49:47 AM
TNT 3  17:00

KO 17:45. Such a stupid time for what is the tie of the round. I'd assumed it was a 19:45 KO. Missus is going to be out, kids would be tucked up in bed, pizza delivery on the way. Instead I'll have to try and do kids' dinner, bath and bedtime (solo, missus is out) whilst keeping half an eye on it. Not happy.

You're lucky, I've got to take my youngest to dance.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: langleylions on March 07, 2024, 10:49:48 AM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: nordenvillain on March 07, 2024, 10:52:18 AM
TNT 3  17:00

KO 17:45. Such a stupid time for what is the tie of the round. I'd assumed it was a 19:45 KO. Missus is going to be out, kids would be tucked up in bed, pizza delivery on the way. Instead I'll have to try and do kids' dinner, bath and bedtime (solo, missus is out) whilst keeping half an eye on it. Not happy.
Half the 1st leg games kick off at 5.45 pm and the other half at 8 pm. For the 2nd legs,  the kick off times swap, so each tie has a 5.45 pm and 8 pm kick off. So that's why the 2nd leg at VP is an 8 pm kick off. Don't forget that the UK is 1 hour behind CET.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: PeterWithe on March 07, 2024, 10:56:46 AM
Brighton fans stabbed in Rome ahead of their game, hope all who travel stay safe.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: London Villan on March 07, 2024, 12:11:06 PM
5:45pm - 5 year old will be bathed and ready on the sofa to watch the match - or more like watching CBeebies...
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: TonyD on March 07, 2024, 01:54:23 PM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc
https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 02:17:27 PM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc

https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow

Nice.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 07, 2024, 02:21:13 PM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc

https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow

Nice.

Wish i was there :(
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 02:30:37 PM
https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow

Nice.

Wish i was there :(

Aftab and Ads will be along shortly doing their best Judith Chalmers impressions.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: AV82EC on March 07, 2024, 02:39:58 PM
Word on the street, a few tickets not picked up at the collection point, not allowed to be resold to those ticketless who are here due to UEFA rules.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 07, 2024, 02:48:40 PM
TNT 3  17:00

cheers buddy
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Dr Butler on March 07, 2024, 02:52:46 PM
pick our strongest side that we have available and please keep a clean sheet Villa :)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2024, 03:19:28 PM
How many Villa are there? Brighton have taken 3,500 to Rome. It's nice and quiet down here for once.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: The Edge on March 07, 2024, 03:20:54 PM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc

https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow

Nice.

Wish i was there :(
Me too. Watching that just hit me.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: LukeJames on March 07, 2024, 03:36:44 PM
TNT 3  17:00

cheers buddy
Wowww I had it in my head that this was an 8pm Kick Off and have planned my day around that. Nice one!
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 07, 2024, 04:00:29 PM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc

https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow

Nice.

Wish i was there :(

thats claret and blue hairs on the neck video there , love it.




Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 07, 2024, 04:05:51 PM
But how are our lads going to kill the time whilst in Amsterdam  :o ;)

A joy to see - hope they all behave themselves
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: AV84 on March 07, 2024, 04:09:46 PM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc
https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow

Given the thread about a club anthem or chant or whatever, is there a reason we don't just push this one more? If all of Villa Park were belting that out just before kick off it's as good as anything else on offer. (I do think I could hear the crowd singing it before a few games recently bit it was drowned out by music being pumped into the stadium)
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: The Man With A Stick on March 07, 2024, 04:11:57 PM
Word on the street, a few tickets not picked up at the collection point, not allowed to be resold to those ticketless who are here due to UEFA rules.

Wonder if it's the same twats who were buying tickets without travelling for the other games, just so they had them on their booking history?  They should be made to eat their season ticket cards on the pitch at HT on Sunday, then immediately have them cancelled afterwards.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: pablo_picasso on March 07, 2024, 04:14:30 PM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc
https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow

Given the thread about a club anthem or chant or whatever, is there a reason we don't just push this one more? If all of Villa Park were belting that out just before kick off it's as good as anything else on offer. (I do think I could hear the crowd singing it before a few games recently bit it was drowned out by music being pumped into the stadium)

I hate that chant with a passion.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: eamonn on March 07, 2024, 04:20:28 PM
I don't hate it but every club does it now with their own variations.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: TonyD on March 07, 2024, 04:22:52 PM
Wheres all the vids of villa fans in the bars etc
https://x.com/michaelhincks/status/1765734947682173048?s=48&t=9aA1tyFyVaOp2uCoDTBRow

Given the thread about a club anthem or chant or whatever, is there a reason we don't just push this one more? If all of Villa Park were belting that out just before kick off it's as good as anything else on offer. (I do think I could hear the crowd singing it before a few games recently bit it was drowned out by music being pumped into the stadium)

I hate that chant with a passion.
I love it. 
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 04:29:45 PM
I hate that chant with a passion.

I love it. 

Same here, think ours is one of the better versions, and if it gets people singing.
Title: Re: Ajax vs Aston Villa - Conf League Last 16 1st leg pre match
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 07, 2024, 04:31:06 PM
But how are our lads going to kill the time whilst in Amsterdam  :o ;)

Tsk, we ran through Amsterdam's various museum options earlier in the thread.
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